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Beneath the Tangles

connecting anime and christianity in genuine community

Author: The Varangian

The Varangian is an Eastern Orthodox Christian, semi-librarian, and father of two. He’s been in love with anime ever since catching a glimpse of The Vision of Escaflowne when he was a kid in the 90’s. Sometimes he writes.

Reading Dungeon Meshi, Chapter 3: Roast Basilisk

Intro Welcome back to my re-read-through of Dungeon Meshi (aka Delicious in Dungeon) by Ryoko Kui, the freshest flavor of seinen fantasy you’ll find on the market today. For an introduction to the cast and the story so far, check out my entries for Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. In this installment, Marcille has a… Read More Reading Dungeon Meshi, Chapter 3: Roast Basilisk

05.06.201902.20.2020 The Varangian2 Comments

Reading Dungeon Meshi, Chapter 2: Tart

Intro Welcome back to my read-through of Dungeon Meshi by Ryoko Kui, my favorite current seinen series and the absolute best place to find out what would happen if you had to eat your way through a fantasy dungeon, one delicious monster at a time. Our heroes are… Laios Thorden, Skilled but Naive human fighter… Read More Reading Dungeon Meshi, Chapter 2: Tart

04.10.201902.20.2020 The Varangian2 Comments

The Promised Neverland for Newbies, Episode 11

This season, Beneath the Tangles will be offering dual posts each week for The Promised Neverland, one for viewers who are new to the series and one for those who have read the manga. This post is for beginners and will only include spoilers up to the episode being discussed. We ask that you avoid… Read More The Promised Neverland for Newbies, Episode 11

03.21.201903.21.2019 The Varangian7 Comments

Reading Dungeon Meshi, Chapter 1: Hot Pot

Dungeon Meshi by Ryoko Kui is my favorite current seinen series, and a close second to all-time favorite Lone Wolf and Cub. I’m a shameless sucker for your standard-issue dungeon-delving fantasy adventure, and I like to see a good smart twist on the genre. Dungeon Meshi (literally “Dungeon Meal,” published in English as Delicious in… Read More Reading Dungeon Meshi, Chapter 1: Hot Pot

03.20.201904.10.2019 The Varangian7 Comments

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